Baileigh Industrial BS-712MS, Operator'S Manual, Page: 36 / 60

33
33
Adjusting Blade Tension
Blade tension is important to the proper operation of the saw. The
saw should be set in the
“High Tension” range (about 2,300 psi)
when you are finished with the blade tension setup.
To set the blade tension without the use of a blade tension gauge:
1. Install blade onto the pulleys and insert between the bearings on
the blade guides.
2. Loosen the two hex bolts.
3. Tension the blade slightly by turning the knob clockwise (cw), to
remove any sag of the blade between the bearing wheels.
4. Now turn the knob an additional 1-3/4 - 2 turns clockwise (cw).
This equals approximately 2,300 lbs. of blade tension. Use the
Dynametric Tension Band setting as a reference.
5. Once the white indicator line is centered in the blue section, re-
tighten the two hex bolts.
Adjusting Bow Weight
The extension spring which helps control the
downward movement of the saw bow was preset at
the factory. No additional adjustment to the spring
should be necessary.
NOTICE: Lifting and Do not overtighten the blade. This
may cause the blade to stretch and warp.
Loosen
High
Tension
Low
Tension
approx.
2,300 lbs.